Georges Picquart

Marie-Georges Picquart
Georges Picquart in the uniform of General of Division
Born	(1854-09-06)6 September 1854 Strasbourg, France
Died	19 January 1914(1914-01-19) (aged 59) Amiens, France
Place of burial	Cimetière Saint-Urbain Strasbourg, France
Allegiance	France
Service/branch	French Army
Years of service	1872–1902, 1906–1914
Rank	Général de division
Commands held	2e Corps d'Armée
Other work	Minister of War (1906–1909)

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Marie-Georges Picquart (6 September 1854 – 19 January 1914) was a French Army officer and Minister of War. He is best known for his role in the Dreyfus affair, in which he played a key role in uncovering the real culprit.